Exodus 25:29
New International Version
And make its plates and dishes of pure gold, as well as its pitchers and bowls for the pouring out of offerings.

New Living Translation
Make special containers of pure gold for the table—bowls, ladles, pitchers, and jars—to be used in pouring out liquid offerings.

English Standard Version
And you shall make its plates and dishes for incense, and its flagons and bowls with which to pour drink offerings; you shall make them of pure gold.

Berean Standard Bible
You are also to make the plates and dishes, as well as the pitchers and bowls for pouring drink offerings. Make them out of pure gold.

King James Bible
And thou shalt make the dishes thereof, and spoons thereof, and covers thereof, and bowls thereof, to cover withal: of pure gold shalt thou make them.

New King James Version
You shall make its dishes, its pans, its pitchers, and its bowls for pouring. You shall make them of pure gold.

New American Standard Bible
You shall also make its dishes, its pans, its jars, and its libation bowls with which to pour drink offerings; you shall make them of pure gold.

NASB 1995
“You shall make its dishes and its pans and its jars and its bowls with which to pour drink offerings; you shall make them of pure gold.

NASB 1977
“And you shall make its dishes and its pans and its jars and its bowls, with which to pour libations; you shall make them of pure gold.

Legacy Standard Bible
You shall make its dishes and its pans and its jars and its offering bowls with which to pour drink offerings; you shall make them of pure gold.

Amplified Bible
You shall make its plates [for the showbread] and its cups [for incense] and its pitchers and bowls for sacrificial drink offerings; you shall make them of pure gold.

Christian Standard Bible
You are also to make its plates and cups, as well as its pitchers and bowls for pouring drink offerings. Make them out of pure gold.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
You are also to make its plates and cups, as well as its pitchers and bowls for pouring drink offerings. Make them out of pure gold.

American Standard Version
And thou shalt make the dishes thereof, and the spoons thereof, and the flagons thereof, and the bowls thereof, wherewith to pour out: of pure gold shalt thou make them.

English Revised Version
And thou shalt make the dishes thereof, and the spoons thereof, and the flagons thereof, and the bowls thereof, to pour out withal: of pure gold shalt thou make them.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Make plates and dishes for the table out of pure gold, as well as pitchers and bowls to be used for pouring wine offerings.

Good News Translation
Make plates, cups, jars, and bowls to be used for the wine offerings. All of these are to be made of pure gold.

International Standard Version
You are to make its plates, dishes, jars, and bowls from which libations will be poured, and you are to make them of pure gold.

Majority Standard Bible
You are also to make the plates and dishes, as well as the pitchers and bowls for pouring drink offerings. Make them out of pure gold.

NET Bible
You are to make its plates, its ladles, its pitchers, and its bowls, to be used in pouring out offerings; you are to make them of pure gold.

New Heart English Bible
You shall make its dishes, its spoons, its ladles, and its bowls to pour out offerings with. You shall make them of pure gold.

Webster's Bible Translation
And thou shalt make its dishes, and its spoons, and its covers, and its bowls, to cover it with: of pure gold shalt thou make them.

World English Bible
You shall make its dishes, its spoons, its ladles, and its bowls with which to pour out offerings. You shall make them of pure gold.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and you have made its dishes, and its bowls, and its covers, and its cups, with which they pour out; you make them of pure gold;

Young's Literal Translation
and thou hast made its dishes, and its bowls, and its covers, and its cups, with which they pour out; of pure gold thou dost make them;

Smith's Literal Translation
And make its dishes, and its censers, and its bowls, and its bowls for libation which to pour into them, pure gold shalt thou make them.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Thou shalt prepare also dishes, and bowls, censers, and cups, wherein the libations are to be offered of the purest gold.

Catholic Public Domain Version
You shall also prepare small cups, as well as bowls, censers, and measuring cups, with which the libations shall be offered, out of the purest gold.

New American Bible
You shall make its plates and cups, as well as its pitchers and bowls for pouring libations; make them of pure gold.

New Revised Standard Version
You shall make its plates and dishes for incense, and its flagons and bowls with which to pour drink offerings; you shall make them of pure gold.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
You shall make dishes, spoons, jars, and bowls to pour out wine with them; of pure gold you shall make them.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And make dishes and ladles and vessels and bowls into which things are poured; of pure gold you shall make them.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And thou shalt make the dishes thereof, and the pans thereof, and the jars thereof, and the bowls thereof, wherewith to pour out; of pure gold shalt thou make them.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And thou shalt make its dishes and its censers, and its bowls, and its cups, with which thou shalt offer drink-offerings: of pure gold shalt thou make them.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Table of Showbread
28Make the poles of acacia wood and overlay them with gold, so that the table may be carried with them. 29You are also to make the plates and dishes, as well as the pitchers and bowls for pouring drink offerings. Make them out of pure gold. 30And place the Bread of the Presence on the table before Me at all times.…

Cross References
Numbers 4:7
Over the table of the Presence they are to spread a blue cloth and place the plates and cups on it, along with the bowls and pitchers for the drink offering. The regular bread offering is to remain on it.

1 Kings 7:48-50
Solomon also made all the furnishings for the house of the LORD: the golden altar; the golden table on which was placed the Bread of the Presence; / the lampstands of pure gold in front of the inner sanctuary, five on the right side and five on the left; the gold flowers, lamps, and tongs; / the pure gold basins, wick trimmers, sprinkling bowls, ladles, and censers; and the gold hinges for the doors of the inner temple (that is, the Most Holy Place) as well as for the doors of the main hall of the temple.

2 Chronicles 4:19-22
Solomon also made all the furnishings for the house of God: the golden altar; the tables on which was placed the Bread of the Presence; / the lampstands of pure gold and their lamps, to burn in front of the inner sanctuary as prescribed; / the flowers, lamps, and tongs of gold—of purest gold; ...

Hebrews 9:2
A tabernacle was prepared. In its first room were the lampstand, the table, and the consecrated bread. This was called the Holy Place.

Leviticus 24:5-9
You are also to take fine flour and bake twelve loaves, using two-tenths of an ephah for each loaf, / and set them in two rows—six per row—on the table of pure gold before the LORD. / And you are to place pure frankincense near each row, so that it may serve as a memorial portion for the bread, a food offering to the LORD. ...

Matthew 26:26-29
While they were eating, Jesus took bread, spoke a blessing and broke it, and gave it to the disciples, saying, “Take and eat; this is My body.” / Then He took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you. / This is My blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins. ...

Mark 14:22-25
While they were eating, Jesus took bread, spoke a blessing and broke it, and gave it to the disciples, saying, “Take it; this is My body.” / Then He took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it to them, and they all drank from it. / He said to them, “This is My blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many. ...

Luke 22:19-20
And He took the bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, “This is My body, given for you; do this in remembrance of Me.” / In the same way, after supper He took the cup, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in My blood, which is poured out for you.

1 Corinthians 10:16-21
Is not the cup of blessing that we bless a participation in the blood of Christ? And is not the bread that we break a participation in the body of Christ? / Because there is one loaf, we who are many are one body; for we all partake of the one loaf. / Consider the people of Israel: Are not those who eat the sacrifices fellow partakers in the altar? ...

1 Corinthians 11:23-26
For I received from the Lord what I also passed on to you: The Lord Jesus, on the night He was betrayed, took bread, / and when He had given thanks, He broke it and said, “This is My body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of Me.” / In the same way, after supper He took the cup, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in My blood; do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of Me.” ...

Revelation 1:12-13
Then I turned to see the voice that was speaking with me. And having turned, I saw seven golden lampstands, / and among the lampstands was One like the Son of Man, dressed in a long robe, with a golden sash around His chest.

Revelation 5:8
When He had taken the scroll, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb. Each one had a harp, and they were holding golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints.

Revelation 8:3-4
Then another angel, who had a golden censer, came and stood at the altar. He was given much incense to offer, along with the prayers of all the saints, on the golden altar before the throne. / And the smoke of the incense, together with the prayers of the saints, rose up before God from the hand of the angel.

Revelation 11:19
Then the temple of God in heaven was opened, and the ark of His covenant appeared in His temple. And there were flashes of lightning, rumblings, peals of thunder, an earthquake, and a great hailstorm.

Revelation 15:5
After this I looked, and the temple—the tabernacle of the Testimony—was opened in heaven.


Treasury of Scripture

And you shall make the dishes thereof, and spoons thereof, and covers thereof, and bowls thereof, to cover with: of pure gold shall you make them.

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Exodus 37:16
And he made the vessels which were upon the table, his dishes, and his spoons, and his bowls, and his covers to cover withal, of pure gold.

Numbers 4:7
And upon the table of shewbread they shall spread a cloth of blue, and put thereon the dishes, and the spoons, and the bowls, and covers to cover withal: and the continual bread shall be thereon:

Numbers 7:13,19,31
And his offering was one silver charger, the weight thereof was an hundred and thirty shekels, one silver bowl of seventy shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary; both of them were full of fine flour mingled with oil for a meat offering: …

to cover or to pour out

Leviticus 24:5-9
And thou shalt take fine flour, and bake twelve cakes thereof: two tenth deals shall be in one cake…

Song of Solomon 5:1
I am come into my garden, my sister, my spouse: I have gathered my myrrh with my spice; I have eaten my honeycomb with my honey; I have drunk my wine with my milk: eat, O friends; drink, yea, drink abundantly, O beloved.

Revelation 3:20
Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.

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Exodus 25
1. What the Israelites were to offer for the building of the tabernacle
10. The dimensions of the ark
17. The mercy seat, with the cherubim
23. The table of show bread, with the furniture thereof
31. The golden candlestick, with the instruments thereof














You are also to make the plates and dishes
In the context of the Tabernacle, the plates and dishes were essential for the presentation of the showbread, which was placed on the Table of Showbread. These items were not merely functional but held significant symbolic meaning, representing the sustenance provided by God to His people. The use of plates and dishes in the Tabernacle underscores the importance of order and reverence in worship. The showbread, also known as the "bread of the Presence," was a continual offering before the Lord, symbolizing God's perpetual covenant with Israel. This practice is echoed in the New Testament, where Jesus refers to Himself as the "bread of life" (John 6:35), indicating that He is the ultimate sustenance for believers.

as well as the pitchers and bowls for pouring drink offerings
The pitchers and bowls were used for the drink offerings, which accompanied various sacrifices. These offerings were typically wine, symbolizing joy and the outpouring of life. The drink offering was poured out at the base of the altar, signifying the complete dedication of the offering to God. This act of pouring out is a precursor to the New Testament concept of being "poured out" as a drink offering, as seen in Paul's writings (Philippians 2:17; 2 Timothy 4:6), where he describes his life as being fully dedicated to God's service. The drink offerings in the Old Testament foreshadow the ultimate sacrifice of Christ, whose blood was poured out for the remission of sins.

Make them out of pure gold
The use of pure gold for these items highlights the holiness and sanctity of the Tabernacle and its furnishings. Gold, being a precious and incorruptible metal, symbolizes the divine nature and glory of God. The requirement for pure gold indicates that the worship of God must be conducted with the utmost purity and excellence. This reflects the heavenly reality, as described in Revelation 21:18, where the New Jerusalem is depicted as having streets of pure gold. The use of gold in the Tabernacle points to the eternal and unchanging nature of God's covenant with His people and prefigures the glory of Christ, who is described as having a divine and incorruptible nature (Hebrews 1:3).

Persons / Places / Events
1. Moses
The leader of the Israelites who received the instructions for the Tabernacle from God on Mount Sinai.

2. Tabernacle
The portable sanctuary where God dwelled among the Israelites during their journey through the wilderness.

3. Israelites
The chosen people of God, who were delivered from slavery in Egypt and were on their way to the Promised Land.

4. Mount Sinai
The mountain where Moses received the Ten Commandments and the detailed instructions for the construction of the Tabernacle.

5. Drink Offerings
Ritual offerings made to God, often involving the pouring out of wine, symbolizing dedication and worship.
Teaching Points
The Importance of Holiness
The use of pure gold for the utensils signifies the holiness and purity required in worship. As believers, we are called to approach God with reverence and purity in our hearts.

Symbolism of the Drink Offering
The drink offerings symbolize the pouring out of one's life in service and dedication to God. This calls us to live sacrificially, offering our lives as a living sacrifice to God (Romans 12:1).

Attention to Detail in Worship
God's detailed instructions for the Tabernacle remind us that He cares about the details of our worship. We should strive for excellence and intentionality in our worship practices.

God's Provision and Presence
The Tabernacle and its furnishings were a constant reminder of God's provision and presence among His people. Today, we can trust in God's continual presence and provision in our lives through the Holy Spirit.(29) The dishes thereof . . . --The "dishes" of the shewbread table were probably large bowls in which the loaves or "cakes" were brought to the table. Such bowls are common in the Egyptian wall decorations. The so-called "spoons" were small pots in which the incense was put (Leviticus 24:7) and burnt. Two such appeared upon the table on the Arch of Titus. The "covers" and "bowls" are flagons and chalices to contain the drink offerings which were necessary accompaniments of every meat offering. To cover withal.--Rather (as in the margin), to pour out withal. Drink offerings were poured out in libation.

Verse 29. - The dishes thereof. Literally" its dishes," or rather perhaps, "its bowls" (LXX. τρύβλια). They were probably the vessels in which the loaves were brought to the table. Loaves are often seen arranged in bowls in the Egyptian tomb decorations (Lepsius, Denkmaler, pt. 2, pls. 5, 19, 84, 129, etc.). Spoons thereof. Rather, "its incense cups" - small jars or pots in which the incense, offered with the loaves (Leviticus 24:5), was to be burnt. Two such were represented in the bas-relief of the table on the Arch of Titus. Covers thereof and bowls thereof. Rather, "its flagons and its chalices" (LXX. σπονδεῖα καὶ κύαθοι) - vessels required for the libations or "drink offerings" which accompanied every meat-offering. To cover withal Rather, as in the margin, "to pour out withal." So the Septuagint, Vulgate, Syriac, and most of the Targums.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
You are also to make
וְעָשִׂ֨יתָ (wə·‘ā·śî·ṯā)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 6213: To do, make

the plates
קְּעָרֹתָ֜יו (qə·‘ā·rō·ṯāw)
Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 7086: A dish, platter

and dishes,
וְכַפֹּתָ֗יו (wə·ḵap·pō·ṯāw)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 3709: Hollow or flat of the hand, palm, sole (of the foot), a pan

as well as the pitchers
וּקְשׂוֹתָיו֙ (ū·qə·śō·w·ṯāw)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 7184: Jug, jar

and bowls
וּמְנַקִּיֹּתָ֔יו (ū·mə·naq·qî·yō·ṯāw)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 4518: A sacrificial basin

for pouring drink offerings.
יֻסַּ֖ךְ (yus·saḵ)
Verb - Hofal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 5258: To pour out, a libation, to cast, to anoint a, king

Make
תַּעֲשֶׂ֥ה (ta·‘ă·śeh)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 6213: To do, make

them out of pure
טָה֖וֹר (ṭā·hō·wr)
Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 2889: Clean, pure

gold.
זָהָ֥ב (zā·hāḇ)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 2091: Gold, something gold-colored, as oil, a clear sky


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